SA singer Miss Lira is drenched with much excitement over becoming Barbie’s first African role model.
Lira who is thrilled with the honour given her took to social media sharing snaps of herself and the look-alike doll.
Announcing on social media, the singer said:
“I am proud to announce that I have been awarded a one-of-a-kind Lira Barbie doll, as part of Barbie’s 60th Anniversary Shero campaign celebrating role models who inspire young girls to be all they can be. I am the very first African to be bestowed with this honour and I’m simply thrilled to be honoured in this way.”
“I’m deeply honoured to be Barbie’s first African role model and am excited to align with brand that is on a mission to show girls more diverse role models. I have always been someone who endeavours the celebration of my skin tone and natural hair, and it is amazing to see this reflected in my doll which I hope will inspire girls across the African continent. This is an enormous gesture and affirmation that the world is celebrating Africa for who we are,” she added.
Despite announcing separation with her husband days back, Lira’s career and life is all booming.
Congrats Miss Lira!